Greystone (FR 88) in TN

Road corridorCherokee NF, Unaka Ranger District

7.9 mi from Tusculum

Maps 2,857 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Motor-vehicle season 3/15–1/18Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · then move 10 mi · Then stay away at least 7 days

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Difficult

1.8 of this road’s 5.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly graded dirt with 1.8 miles of dirt.
Near Greystone Mountain.
Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 5.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 45%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
A gate 3.8 miles along the road.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 3.8: reported by travellers.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Bald Mountain stands 1,482 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles southeast.
Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

the following acts are prohibited on all lands administrated by the Cherokee National Forest (shown on the attached map).…Camping in any location is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper and party must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning for another stay.
Camping rules

September normals 54–77°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Greystone (FR 88) in TN -- Camping Rules & Access in Tennessee